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Signs of colic may be caused by abdominal pain not associated with the gastro-intestinal tract, for example, pain associated with uterine or [[testis|testicular]] torsion, or originating from the [[kidney]]s, [[liver]], [[ovary|ovaries]], spleen,  [[pleuritis]], or pleuropneumonia.  Other diseases which sometimes cause symptoms which appear similar to colic include [[laminitis]] and [[Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis|exertional rhabdomyolysis]].
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Signs of colic may be caused by abdominal pain not associated with the gastro-intestinal tract. It is important to differentiate these from true colic to ensure that the best and appropriate treatment is given. This can be acheived by a thorough history and clinical examination.
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===Caueses of False Colic===
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* Dystocia / Uterine torsion
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* Testicular torsion
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* Pleuritis / pleuropneumonia
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* [[laminitis|Laminitis]]
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* Rhabdomyolysis
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* Urinary tract obstruction / rupture
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* Liver disease
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* Aortoiliac thrombosis
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* Splenic lesions
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* Diseases affecting the central nervous system e.g. Tetanus
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* Ovulation
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* Granulosa Theca Cell Tumor
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===References===
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* Archer D. (2004), Decision making in the mangement of the coliky horse, In Practice in Equine Gastroenterology courtesy of the University of Liverpool

Revision as of 17:17, 23 June 2010

False colic

Signs of colic may be caused by abdominal pain not associated with the gastro-intestinal tract. It is important to differentiate these from true colic to ensure that the best and appropriate treatment is given. This can be acheived by a thorough history and clinical examination.

Caueses of False Colic

  • Dystocia / Uterine torsion
  • Testicular torsion
  • Pleuritis / pleuropneumonia
  • Laminitis
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Urinary tract obstruction / rupture
  • Liver disease
  • Aortoiliac thrombosis
  • Splenic lesions
  • Diseases affecting the central nervous system e.g. Tetanus
  • Ovulation
  • Granulosa Theca Cell Tumor

References

  • Archer D. (2004), Decision making in the mangement of the coliky horse, In Practice in Equine Gastroenterology courtesy of the University of Liverpool
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